Ireland Case Commentaries

Kazmierczak v. Gaizauskas and Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland: A Landmark Decision on Cost Orders and Shared Liability

Date: Jul 12, 2024

Kazmierczak v. Gaizauskas and Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland: A Landmark Decision on Cost Orders and Shared Liability 1. Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on...

Reidy v Ryan & Anor [2024] IEHC 597: Establishing Special Circumstances for Setting Aside Default Judgments in Insurance Contexts

Date: Jul 12, 2024

Reidy v Ryan & Anor [2024] IEHC 597: Establishing Special Circumstances for Setting Aside Default Judgments in Insurance Contexts Introduction Reidy v Ryan & Anor ([2024] IEHC 597) is a significant...

High Court Upholds Significance of Contractual Compliance and Proportional Remedies in Insurance Claims: Utmost Paneurope DAC v FSPO [2024] IEHC 422

Date: Jul 11, 2024

High Court Upholds Significance of Contractual Compliance and Proportional Remedies in Insurance Claims Utmost Paneurope DAC v Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 422)...

Recognition and Enforcement of Partial International Arbitral Awards: Insights from VTG Entreprenad AB v Mainline Power Ltd ([2024] IEHC 455)

Date: Jul 11, 2024

Recognition and Enforcement of Partial International Arbitral Awards: Insights from VTG Entreprenad AB v Mainline Power Ltd ([2024] IEHC 455) Introduction The High Court of Ireland's judgment in VTG...

Establishing Duty of Care in Medical Negligence: Germaine v Day Reinforces Non-Imposition for Relatives in Nervous Shock Claims

Date: Jul 11, 2024

Establishing Duty of Care in Medical Negligence: Germaine v Day Reinforces Non-Imposition for Relatives in Nervous Shock Claims Introduction In the High Court of Ireland on July 10, 2024, the case of...

Disability Allowance Eligibility During Incarceration: Lordan v Minister for Social Protection & Ors ([2024] IEHC 418)

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Disability Allowance Eligibility During Incarceration: Lordan v Minister for Social Protection & Ors ([2024] IEHC 418) Introduction In the case of Lordan v Minister for Social Protection & Ors...

Freeney v An Bord Pleanála: Reinforcing Judicial Review Standards in Planning Permission Appeals

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Freeney v An Bord Pleanála: Reinforcing Judicial Review Standards in Planning Permission Appeals Introduction Freeney v An Bord Pleanála (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 427) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

High Court Refuses Preliminary Trial in Executive Power Challenge: Craughwell v Government of Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 436

Date: Jul 9, 2024

High Court Refuses Preliminary Trial in Executive Power Challenge: Craughwell v Government of Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 436 1. Introduction The case of Craughwell v Government of Ireland & Ors...

High Court Upholds Residential Tenancies Act 2004 Section 39: Implications for Minor Tenants

Date: Jul 9, 2024

High Court Upholds Residential Tenancies Act 2004 Section 39: Implications for Minor Tenants Introduction The case of Z.G. & Anor v Ireland & Ors ([2024] IEHC 413) presents a significant examination...

C.C.K. v S.L.K. [2024]: Enhanced Scrutiny of Asset Disclosure and Treatment of Personal Injury Awards in Divorce Proceedings

Date: Jul 9, 2024

C.C.K. v S.L.K. [2024]: Enhanced Scrutiny of Asset Disclosure and Treatment of Personal Injury Awards in Divorce Proceedings Introduction The case C.C.K. v S.L.K. ([2024] IEHC 492) was adjudicated by...

Donoher v Minister for Defence: Reinforcing Procedural Fairness in Military Discharges

Date: Jul 6, 2024

Donoher v Minister for Defence: Reinforcing Procedural Fairness in Military Discharges Introduction The case of Donoher v Minister for Defence & Ors ([2024] IEHC 370) was adjudicated by the High...

Reckonable Residence in Naturalisation: Insights from Ahmed v Minister for Justice and Arshad v Minister for Justice ([2024] IEHC 412)

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Reckonable Residence in Naturalisation: Insights from Ahmed v Minister for Justice and Arshad v Minister for Justice ([2024] IEHC 412) Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a landmark...

Establishing Undue Influence and Unconscionability in Estate Management: MacNamara v Horan & Ors [No.2] (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 426)

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Establishing Undue Influence and Unconscionability in Estate Management: MacNamara v Horan & Ors [No.2] (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 426) Introduction MacNamara v Horan & Ors [No.2] (Approved) ([2024]...

Strengthening Guardians ad Litem's Role in Enforcing Special Care Orders: K [A Minor] v L and CFA [2024] IEHC 460

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Strengthening Guardians ad Litem's Role in Enforcing Special Care Orders: K [A Minor] v L and CFA [2024] IEHC 460 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the landmark cases of K [A Minor] v L and...

S.A. v Chief International Protection Officer: Landmark Ruling on Nationality Assessment in Refugee Claims

Date: Jul 5, 2024

S.A. v Chief International Protection Officer: Landmark Ruling on Nationality Assessment in Refugee Claims 1. Introduction In the case of S.A [Zimbabwe and South Africa] v Chief International...

Reinforcing the Need for Factual Pleadings: Gleeson v Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 415

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Reinforcing the Need for Factual Pleadings: Gleeson v Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 415 Introduction Gleeson v Ireland & Ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 415 is a significant judgment delivered by Mr. Justice...

Preservation of Cost Awards in Child Welfare Litigation: Insights from B (A Minor) v Child and Family Agency [No.4] (Approved) [2024] IEHC 461

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Preservation of Cost Awards in Child Welfare Litigation: Insights from B (A Minor) v Child and Family Agency [No.4] (Approved) [2024] IEHC 461 Introduction The High Court of Ireland recently...

Buckley v Revenue Commissioners [2024]: Defining Commencement of Trade in Land Development under Irish Tax Law

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Buckley v Revenue Commissioners [2024]: Defining Commencement of Trade in Land Development under Irish Tax Law Introduction Buckley v Revenue Commissioners [2024] IEHC 414 is a seminal case...

Affirming Proper Transposition of EIA Directive and Judicial Pleading Standards: Analysis of Treascon and Clondoolusk v Elgin Energy Services Limited [2024] IESC 28

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Affirming Proper Transposition of EIA Directive and Judicial Pleading Standards: Analysis of Treascon and Clondoolusk v Elgin Energy Services Limited [2024] IESC 28 Introduction In the landmark case...

High Court Clarifies Section 87(1) TCA 1997: Debt Write-offs Not Deemed Trade Receipts

Date: Jul 4, 2024

High Court Clarifies Section 87(1) TCA 1997: Debt Write-offs Not Deemed Trade Receipts Introduction Arlum Ltd v Revenue Commissioners (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 402) is a landmark case adjudicated by...